Azure Cloud Network Engineer

Candidates requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible to apply for this opportunity. C2C or 1099 not available for this opportunity! Potential candidates will need to have the ability to work W2 on Prominents' payroll. Prominent is needing an Azure Cloud Network Engineer for a contract to hire. This position is open to candidates in Omaha, Nebraska, Greenwood Village, Colorado or Berkeley Heights, New Jersey; no relocation option. As an Azure Network Engineer you will help ensure reliable connectivity, strong network security, and optimal performance for cloud and hybrid workloads while supporting critical enterprise applications.

What you will do:

Design and implement Azure core networking infrastructure, including virtual networks, subnets, and network security groups Manage hybrid connectivity solutions such as VPN and ExpressRoute to ensure secure and reliable connections between on‑premises and Azure environments Configure and support application delivery services, including Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Traffic Manager Implement private access to Azure services using private endpoints and service endpoints Develop and maintain infrastructure‑as‑code solutions using Terraform to automate and standardize Azure network deployments Secure cloud network environments by deploying firewalls, network security groups, and other network security controls Proactively monitor Azure network environments to identify issues, minimize risk, and maintain performance and availability Troubleshoot and resolve network and connectivity issues across Azure and hybrid environments What you need: 3+ years of experience developing and managing infrastructure using Terraform 2+ years of experience supporting hybrid connectivity solutions such as VPN and ExpressRoute 2+ years of experience configuring load balancers, application gateways, or traffic management solutions in the cloud Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, work, and/or military experience

Preferred Skills:

Prior experience implementing network security controls, including firewalls and network segmentation Experience monitoring and troubleshooting complex networking issues in cloud or hybrid environments Industry certifications such as Azure Network Engineer Associate or Terraform Associate Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and clients Some ability to travel minimally to other office locations as needed.